Barry Hearn OBE (born 19 June 1948) is an English sporting events promoter and the founder and President of promotions company Matchroom Sport.
Through Matchroom, Hearn is also involved in many sports including snooker, darts, pool, tenpin bowling, golf (see PGA EuroPro Tour), table tennis and fishing. Hearn was the chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), and was also until July 2010 chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).
After health problems, the multimillionaire retired from most of his functions and offices in April and May 2021, most of which his son Eddie Hearn took over.
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Known For
One Night in Millstreet
Self
2024
Poison Arrows
Self
2022
Destiny Fulfilled | The Gerwyn Price Story
Self - PDC President
2021
House of Flying Arrows
Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation
2016
The Sporting Mavericks
Self - Manager and Promoter · (1 episode)
2016
The Sporting Mavericks
Self · (1 episode)
2016
The Sporting Mavericks
Self - World Professional Snooker Association Chairman · (1 episode)
2016
Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion
Self
2015
Michael Van Gerwen - The Best Darts Player in The World
Self - Chairman PDC
2014
The Power of Darts
Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation
2013
60 Minutes Sports
Self - Sports Promoter (segment "Darts Wonderland") · (1 episode)
2013
Special Report – The Voice of Darts
Self - PDC Chairman
2012
Sports Life Stories
Self · (1 episode)
2012
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
Self
2010
Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final
Self
2010
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
Self (archive footage)
2006
When Snooker Ruled the World
Self
2002
Orient: Club for a Fiver
Self
1995
Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen
Self · (1 episode)